Mental health Books

This positive and insightful guide gives you the tools to build your confidence, overcome low self-esteem, and embrace opportunities in all areas of your life. The two things you have the power to control in life are your thoughts and your actions. This...

Award-winning author Eve Ainsworth returns with a stark, honest and deeply moving novella exploring the difficult subject of alcoholism. Violet's mum hasn't been herself for a while. A few too many glasses of wine in the evening. Mornings when she can't...

A powerful and immensely moving story of friendship, family and happiness, from an award-winning author well-known for his gritty realism for teens. Aman's dad is gone, leaving her feeling lost and alone. She struggles to talk about it, but it's a fact...

If you want to use words to change the world, keep reading… Be empowered to make a real difference to the issues you care about with this inspiring and insightful book.· Explore the power of language and discover how it influences the way we think and...

The third book in an engaging, dip-in series all about worries, themed by age as worries change as children get older. A reassuring, practical new series to help children build coping skills and resilience.What if I hear a strange noise? What if a...

Brand-new picture books inspired by much-loved Australian kids' TV institution, Play School. Big Ted is having one of those days ... His feelings are dark and stormy. Luckily, his friends are around to help him remember to breathe in and out. Soon he'll...

When a thick fog rolls in, an irresistible little puffin is lost in unfamiliar territory. When the Fog Rolls In is an exceptional picture book about navigating uncertainty, opening your mind, and finding your way back to your flock.On a clear day, it’s...

Mindfulness meets monkey business! Curiously Calm with Curious George follows everyone’s favorite monkey as he works to regulate big energy and emotions.All feelings are OK, but sometimes our feelings don’t make us feel good. In this reassuring book,...

The fourth book in an engaging, dip-in series all about worries, themed by age as worries change as children get older. A reassuring, practical new series to help children build coping skills and resilience.What if I feel angry? What if I think I’m...

The second book in an engaging, dip-in series all about worries, themed by age as worries change as children get older. A reassuring, practical new series to help children build coping skills and resilience.What if someone is bullying me? What if I’m...

The first book in an engaging, dip-in series all about worries, themed by age as worries change as children get older. A reassuring, practical new series to help children build coping skills and resilience.What if I’m feeling sad?What if I’m nervous...

This much-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed fan-favorite novel Suicide Notes is a funny, touching look at what happens when you give up trying to be someone people want you to be and become exactly who you are.Jeff spent forty-five days in the psych...

In the vein of poetry collections like Milk and Honey and Adultolescence, this compilation of short, powerful poems from teen Instagram sensation @poeticpoison perfectly captures the human experience.  In Light Filters In, Caroline...

SELECTED AS WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARD A heart-breaking, heart-warming novel for everyone of 10 and older – this book will probably make you cry, and will definitely make you laugh. Cymbeline Igloo (yes, really!)...

A practical and therapeutic guide to managing anxiety, written specifically for those aged 14–25 by a psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults. Everything Anxiety Ever Told You Is a Lie is aimed at young...

Ever wondered why you don't look like the people in magazine ads? There are heaps of books about how popular culture (like advertising) affects the way you feel about yourself. Unfortunately, they're mostly written about young people, not for young...

How does your gut turn the food you eat into the nutrients your body needs? What’s the mind-body connection? And why do we burp? Dr Liz Bannister takes us inside the body to show us how food is digested, where everything goes and what you can do to keep...

Can you feel the rainbow of energy inside you? This beautifully illustrated introduction to the seven chakras for kids is from the author of the best-selling Little Yogi Deck. Kids will explore simple yoga practices and mantras that connect them to the...

The perfect introduction to emotions big and small! A simplified version of bestselling How Do I Feel?, this board book covers happiness, anger, excitement, frustration and more. Tucked into the final spread, Big Emotions for Little People is complete...

From the creators of the New York Times bestseller​ Invisible Things, this hands-on board book leads toddlers on a whimsical and reassuring journey from chaos to calm.  When you feel wound up, how do you get the knots out? Follow...

For families looking for a fun way to introduce their bitty babes to various emotions, this book creatively uses playful characters made of everyone’s favorite drink to spark conversations about various emotions in two languages!Help our boba friends...

For families looking for a fun way to introduce their bitty babes to various emotions, this book creatively uses playful characters made of everyone’s favorite drink to spark conversations about various emotions in two languages!Help our boba friends...

For families looking for a fun way to introduce their bitty babes to various emotions, this book creatively uses playful characters made of everyone’s favorite drink to spark conversations about various emotions in two languages!Help our boba friends...

Introduce your little one to the world of wonder with Woo Woo Baby, a series of mystical books for modern babies.Yoga means union—that’s when your body and mind come together to help you feel calm, connected, and in tune with everything around you. Yoga...

Introduce your little one to the world of wonder with Woo Woo Baby, a series of mystical books for modern babies.We have lots and lots of thoughts every day. Some thoughts make us happy, but sometimes we have too many thoughts all at one time! When we...

Introduce your little one to the world of wonder with Woo Woo Baby, a series of mystical books for modern babies.Breathing keeps our hearts pumping and our brains buzzing. It is also a magical way to calm both our bodies and our minds. This sweet book...

The stunningly beautiful and vibrant photography in Cowboys and Rodeos showcases the allure and romance of cowboys, horses, and the wild west while also portraying the grit, power, and gravity-defying action of rodeos, both in small venues and...

Introduce your little one to the world of wonder with Woo Woo Baby, a series of mystical books for modern babies.Discover the magical healing power of crystals and gemstones for babies (ages 0 to 3)! This sparkly book features a variety of beautiful...

This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the bedtime behaviors of animals both familiar and exotic.Make believe you’re a big brown bear dozing in your den. Cuddle with your sleeping cubs until it’s spring again.This adorable board book...

A board book that introduces simple animal movements to toddlers, encouraging them to stay in the moment and in tune with themselves.This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the actions of animals both familiar and exotic. Little ones are...

This board book introduces toddlers to simple breathing exercises perfect for encouraging focus, calming tantrums, and managing difficult emotions.This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the actions of animals both familiar and exotic...

WINNER OF THE CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 - YOUNGER READERS."I can’t let go of them – the good, right things—because if I do I’ll turn into a cloud and I’ll float away, and a storm will come and blow me to nothing." Aster attends a school for gifted kids,...

Sometimes Xavier wakes up feeling hopeless. Every new doctor … this will fix it. Removing him from school … this will fix it. The therapy group … this will fix it. And his dad moving out. Maybe, this will fix it. His daily affirmations seem to be...

A charmingly honest illustrated guide to living a messy life!I'm A Mess is a funny and deep exploration of messiness in people's lives. It invites readers into a world where messiness is not a flaw but a feature. It humorously examines the...

The third installment of Scott Westerfeld's New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series - a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend. Tally thought they were a rumor, but now she's one of them. A Special. A super-amped...

The second installment of Scott Westerfeld’s international bestselling Uglies series – the global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.   In Tally’s world, looks are all that matters. And now that she’s finally undertaken the surgery to...

Uncover the ghost animals within in this moving and uplifting story about finding help where you need it, from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale.  Nora's mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are...

Star Wars Affirmations features a collection of inspirational and philosophical cards focused on mindfulness, inner strength, and positive thinking for all aspiring Jedi.Even a hero like Luke Skywalker struggled to learn patience, but when he finally...

Children learn the alphabet and practice gratitude with this dazzling ABC book of every-day wonders.There are endless things to be thankful for, but let's start with 26. This delightfully illustrated picture book takes young readers (and...

A brilliantly imagined new 8+ adventure about resilience, family and hope. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf.Rule number one:...

EDGAR AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MYSTERY BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SILVER BIRCH AWARD WINNER“Complex and satisfying. Written from Daniel’s point of view, this perceptive first-person narrative is sometimes painful, sometimes amusing, and always...

The NYT Besteller and 2017 Zoella & Friends Book Club Selection by Juno DawsonYou’re still alive in alternate universes, Theo, but I live in the real world where this morning you’re having an open casket funeral. I know you’re out there,...

A QUICK, HANDS-ON BOOK OF EXERCISES CLINICALLY PROVEN TO MANAGE ANXIETYTeens today are more stressed than ever. Whether they face problems with school, friends, parents or all of the above, teens need help. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, the...

This book gives children, teachers and parents ideas for how to introduce more mindful moments into their lives. The book is broken into six sections:'Mindful Breathing', 'Mindful Listening', 'Mindful...

From going on a treasure hunt to creating a sundial, there are many ways to mindfully connect with nature.Mindfulness and Naturehelps young children slow down and pay attention to the world outside and the way our bodies and minds experience it. Simple...

Doing a body scan, mindful breathing, focusing on the senses. . .there are all kinds of ways to be mindful with your body.Mindful Spacesand My Body guides children through exercises and activities that encourage them to slow down and pay attention...